Patio Pitmaster Sides

We promise these sides have been enjoyed and perfected by the Patio Pitmasters. We have yet to have a complaint on any of these proven sides, but we have had a few proposals! Enjoy all of these free BBQ side dishes.

Mamma's Secret Mac Salad

Everyone has their favorite Macaroni Salad recipe. After trying tons and tons of Mac Salad, we have ours (only after we we were sworn to secrecy so shhhhhh). We are pretty sure if you make it, it will be your favorite too.

DO NOT BEAT. Fold only. Oil ½ sheet pan. Bake @ 400 degrees for about 20-25 mins. Use a clean toothpick to test. Insert the toothpick intothe center of the pan. If there is no residue on the toohpick, you are done! Wait for it to cool down. Slice in squares and serve with a dollop of butter.

Famous D's Jalapeno Mac N' Cheese

Worth the time it takes to prepare. Amazing flavor twist on the best comfort food known to man. Goes great with any main dish - or with no main dish at all!

2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in large pan. Whisk the flour into the butter until thoroughly combined to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk, then the half-and-half. Whisk in the mustard, barbecue sauce, salt and pepper.

3. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes to develop the flavors. Whisk in the white cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Stir in the corn, jalapenos and parsley, then remove from heat.

4. Stir in the macaroni (cooked and drained!), then the cubed sharp cheddar and Colby cheeses. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into a buttered 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

5. Melt the remaining one-quarter cup of butter in a small sauce pan. In a medium bowl, combine the cracker, panko and unseasoned bread crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.

6. Bake the mac ’n’ cheese until bubbly and browned on top, about 40 minutes.

Aunt Sandy's EasySlaw

This recipe is super quick and easy! We have used it anywhere from camping to competitons. It is always a favorite. The key is to let it marainate in the mayo so the cabbage breaks down and gets a little soft...1 Bag of shredded cabbage (with or without carrots)1 Cup Mayonnaise 3 TBSP white wine vinegar1/4 cup SugarSalt and Pepper to tasteMix the mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper together. Pour over the cabbage while still in the bag. Shake it to well and let sit for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Becky's Fire-In-The-Hole-Not-Jello

This started as a family tradition at Christmas, but has since become the favorite side dish year-round! Made with Cinnamon Red Hots candy, you can't go wrong with this. It's a fave of kids and adults alike!

Wear gloves while handling the Jalapenos. If you don't, don't say we did not warn you. With a small knife, make a slice running lengthwise in the Jalapeno pepper (it will resemble an open hot dog bun). Using a small spoon scrape the ribs and the seeds out of the Jalapeno. After scraping, wash out under cold running water to ensure all the seeds have been removed. Repeat this process for all of the Jalapeno peppers.Take a slice of salami and scrape a spoon'full worth of cream cheese onto the salami. Sprinkle with a dash of Patio Pitmastsers Rub then fold the the salami in half and place inside the Jalapeno cavity. Close the Jalapeno and wrap with one half of a thin slice of bacon (the bacon should stick to itself and stay wrapped around the Jalapeno. Repeat this for every Jalapeno.

Place on your smoker (calculate time to have as appetizer or with your meal) and cook for 45 to 75 minutes. The bacon should be fully cooked and crispy. The smoking process with mellow out the Jalapeno, but they still pack a punch. These are one of the best things to munch on while waiting to eat your main dish.